Random thoughts on a Saturday morning with the sun hopping up over the horizon:
1. Can you smell fall?
Oh, good. Me, too.
Don’t tell the other seasons, but it’s my favorite. All those fall bins are about to make their annual pilgrimage down from the attic.
2. Another episode of “What I Bought Wednesday” is live on my YouTube Channel. It’s a good one. I found the CUTEST sweaters at Walmart.
You can see it here.
3. Have you ever made cucumbers with vinegar and lemon pepper seasoning? It’s the perfect cool treat for a hot summer day.
4. It was an amazing week on the blog. We talked about
- 8 paint colors every kitchen needs
- 7 fall crafts you can make in an hour
- these yummy no bake chocolate peanut butter cookies
- 14 tips (and there are TONS more tips in the comments) to help your clothes last longer
5. Have you heard sweater vests are in for fall?
Hello 1992.
What are your thoughts?
6. Did you know this is my 301 Thistlekeeping? That is a LOT of research. And I’m here for all of it. 🙂
And now?
Today is the day for inspiration.
Good thing I have tons of it for us this week.
This fun fall project.
This blanket was “finger knitted” in a day.
This fun dessert bar for football season.
Yes, please.
All the recipes and ideas found here (including those adorable football strawberries).
Sometimes the littlest things can make a big difference in decorating.
Here are some super simple tweaks you can make to your home.
See them all here.
And decorating for fall doesn’t have to be expensive.
But it can look like it.
Here are 12 budget decorating ideas that look way more expensive than they are.
And in random news:
How to add board and batten to a staircase
How to keep patio cushion inserts dry
I want to make these for my planner
These pumpkin doughnuts (and they are gluten-free)
Lego has a botanical collection
7 things every guest room needs
Top three organizing habits to build into your day
And this
Did you know this year’s Southern Living Idea House is in Kentucky? I need to schedule a road trip. It is worth the trip.
I know I’ve shared these a zillion times before.
But they are my favorite thing about fall.
How to make your own pumpkin rolls here.
I loved your Walmart sweaters this week! Such a find! I’m all over these framed leaves! What an amazing idea. Thanks for always sharing your wonderful weekly finds! Happy Saturday, friend!
Thank you so much for sharing my guest room! You are the sweetest! And I definitely need to get my friend and plan a road trip to see the Southern Living Idea House!
Oh, my heart, twine pumpkins, donuts, and organizing! Plus the icing on the cake of my 1840s fashions being shared. Today is going to be an AMAZING day. Thank you!
Thank you for featuring my how-to keep patio cushions dry! I have your saved on my calendar for a Hometalk call! We are headed to mountains for our first weekend without our youngest home. Staying busy and cleaning closets and counting down to parents weekend in Dayton, Ohio (Go Flyers)! laura in colorado
If you come to Louisville, Kentucky, I want to see you and I want you to spend some time here for a special appointment!!! The Southern Living Idea House is in Louisville and I live close, so it is a must see and you and I must see each other!!! Lol
Always love lots of ideas.. Fall is here and I am ready!!!! Thanks for reminder about my hydrangeas. Love them. Have a great weekend!!!
I love all things tea and I wanted to crash the tea party! Ohhh those cookies. Super cute. As were the twine pumpkins. I have a patio storage box for my cushions but I think I will be putting them in a trash bag and THEN in the storage container to protect them from the elements. The throw was also adorable but my daughter told me that I have an addiction to throws and we really don't need any more. She's so practical. I don't know how I have raised such a practical child. Thanks for a fun roundup.
Love the weekly round-up! So many great ideas-thanks for sharing!
It is almost Fall and I know I will be glad, it's been so hot and dry here. Thanks for all the fun ideas and I will try to think Fall into my home.
So many cute idea this week. Love catching up.
Thanks so much for sharing our copper leaf pumpkin tutorial!! You are the best!!
Hi! I was wondering if you DIY the framed paper flower wall art on the wall behind you in your "What I Wore Wednesday"? I'd like to try making it. and I LOVE the looped yarn blanket with pom poms! Might have to give that a try too!
Such a great collection of great ideas for the fall! Love reading Thistlekeeping each week!
Thanks so much for sharing my football party dessert bar! That Walmart sweater is adorable, and will be in my shopping cart ASAP. And the cucumber idea sounds delicious!!
Kim Karianne, do you think all the women that live in Breakers at Prospect have cleaning ladies?